Church & Culture; Exam Review Key Terms

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms from Church & Culture Exam Review notes. Flashcards include terms and definitions from the notes.

Gospel

The record of Jesus’s life and teaching in the first four books of new testament - “God’s Story”

Value

Something such as a principle or quality - Relative worth, utility, or importance

Sacrament

A christian rite (baptism, confirmation, etc) - Held to have been means of divine grace or a sign or symbol of spiritual reality

Freedom

The condition or right of being able to do, say, think, etc. what you want to without being limited

Beatitude

Complete happiness that comes from being blessed - The blessings listed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Old testament

The first of two main parts of the bible - Records the history of jewish people before the birth of jesus

Covenant

A formal/written agreement or promise between two or more people - An agreement between God and humans, a relationship defined by promises and conditions

Good life

Living a life that reflects God’s love, seeks truth and justice, and contributes to the well-being of others, while growing in faith and holiness.

Obligation

What one is bound by duty or contract to do

Sin

An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law

New Testament

Second part of the Bible, which includes teachings of Jesus and early Church

Spirituality

The recognition of a feeling or sense of belief that there is something greater than oneself - And individuals search for ultimate or sacred meaning and purpose in life

Morality and Ethics

Ethics: a discipline that deals with the nature of the good, the nature of the human person, and the criteria that we use for making right judgments. Morality: a system of right conduct based on fundamental beliefs and obligation to follow certain codes, norms, customs, and habits of behaviours

Human freedom

Human freedom is the ability to choose your actions and take responsibility for them - It means you are not completely controlled by outside forces – you still have free will

Naturalism

The belief that everything in the universe (including human actions) is controlled by natural laws – especially biology, chemistry, and physics.

Religious Determinism

Religious Determinism (Predestination): the belief that God controls everything, including all human choices

Social Determinism

The belief that your actions are shaped by your upbringing, culture, social status, and past experiences.

Conscience

Conscience is your inner sense of right and wrong – the voice inside that guides your moral choices

Narcissism

Narcissism is excessive self-centeredness of self-love

Gospel

the Gospel means “Good News” - It refers to: 1. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ 2. The message of salvation and God’s love for humanity 3. The first four books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Covenant

a covenant is a sacred agreement between God and His people - It involves promises and commitments from both sides - In the Bible, covenants are central to how God builds a relationship with humanity

Beatitudes

The Beatitudes are the opening lings of the Sermon on the Mount - They are blessings that describe the attitudes and actions of people living in God’s Kingdom

Happiness

Living in right relationship with God, others, yourself, and creation - Living a life of love, faith, justice, and service

Good life

Means becoming the person God created you yo be – holy, loving, and free

Heaven

Eternal life with God - A place of perfect peace, joy, and love - Where we are united with God forever

Hell

Eternal separation from God - Chosen by people who freely reject God’s love and never repent

Social Justice

Social justice means making sure that everyone gets what they need and deserve – like dignity, fairness, equality, and opportunity